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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 884.07 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 884.07 and 535.50 is: 739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 884.07 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/884.07 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 884.07 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 473,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,419.49/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.00

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